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TUESDAY is about more than preventing violence against women in Australia, groups such as Annie North Women's Refuge are keen to point out.
Annie North chief executive Julie Oberin said it was important people understood November 25 was also the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
"I think it's important because it locates violence against women as something that happens around the world," she said.
"Having an international day is really important because it says how critical the issue is to keep it on everyone's agenda."
She said White Ribbon Day, which focuses on men leading a campaign to stamp out violence against women, was an important part of responses to violence against women "but we need to remember it's an international women's day".
She said violence against women warranted a "whole of community response".
Ms Oberin spent this morning in Canberra and had attended a parliamentary breakfast where police commissioners from all over Australia and New Zealand pledged to prevent violence against women.
"It was an amazing image to see all the police commissioners lined up," she said.
Ms Oberin, who is also the chair of the Women’s Services Network (WESNET), said she was due to speak at a function in Sydney tonight following the announcement that Telstra had partnered with the advocacy body to launch its Safe Connections program.
The program will provide 5000 safe smartphones for women experiencing domestic violence, she said.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.